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Brereton Heath Nature Reserve

📷 Jonathan Kington · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.18296, -2.30392

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Pochard
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 283m away

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Shoveler, Pochard, Mute Swan +68 more · last seen 2026; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Shoveler, Pochard, Mute Swan +68 more · last seen 2026; Lowland heathland priority habitat

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Green-veined White, Large White, Speckled Wood +227 more · last seen 2025

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Foraging

Good match

Varies

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Hiking

Good match

Free

Named hiking route nearby: Dane Valley Way; Named hiking route nearby: Dane Valley Way

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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5 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Messuage Lane Nature WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Dane Valley WayWalking route66 km▾

Buxton to Northwich

Named routeLength 66 kmRegional walking route
Priesty TrailWalking route▾
Named route
Legions and SandWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
South Cheshire Market Towns TrailWalking route67 km▾
Named routeLength 67 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

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50 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
Route 573Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 573National Cycle Network
Route 71Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route
Route 55Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 55National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route21 m▾
Named routeRef 573Length 21 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route64 m▾
Named routeRef 573Length 64 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Davenport Park Lanebridleway · 270 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 270 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Southern end of Brereton Heath Lake

📷 Jonathan Kington · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Southern end of Brereton Heath Lake

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Facilities

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Parking

1 nearby · Paid · 283m

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️BRERETON HEATHCountry park0 m→🦉BRERETON HEATHNature reserve0 m→⛪St Luke's ChurchReligious grounds4.2 km→🌱Harebell Drive Tiny ForestUrban park4.7 km→🌱Dicklow CobUrban park4.8 km→🌱Rhead’s MeadowUrban park4 km→